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annual report 2022
Annual Report
Annual report 2022
The global economic crisis and COVID-19 have exacerbated inequality and stalled sustainable economic development. Conflict, food insecurity, the climate crisis and other emergencies forced more than 100 million people… Read more
SDG 11 SYNTHESIS REPORT HIGH LEVEL POLITICAL FORUM 2023
Global Report
Rescuing SDG 11 for a resilient urban planet
The current report shows that the world is off track in achieving SDG 11. Rescuing SDG 11 is urgent for the sake of present and future generations. The report points to the immense opportunities that exist and the… Read more

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Technical Report
Global framework for the response to malaria in urban areas
Technical Report
The Comprehensive Multisectoral Action Framework - Malaria and Sustainable Development
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Integrating health in urban and territorial planning: A sourcebook for urban leaders, health and planning professionals
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
A Guide: Leveraging Multi-Level Governance Approaches to Promote Health Equity
Air Quality in African Cities
Technical Report
Air Quality in African Cities
2023
This report contains a comparative analysis of five African cities in terms of their air pollution problem, as well as their attempts to manage and improve air quality.
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Executive Director’s Report 2022
Policy and Strategy
Executive Director’s Report 2022
2023
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Global framework for the response to malaria in urban areas
Technical Report
Global framework for the response to malaria in urban areas
2022
This framework supports the control and elimination of malaria in urban environments. It guides city leaders, health programmes and urban planners as they respond to the challenges of rapid urbanisation in a targeted way. For each urban context, the strategic use of data can inform effective, tailored responses and help build resilience against the threat of malaria and other vector-borne diseases.
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Why infrastructure matters: active mobility, public transport, and economic growth in African cities
Technical Report
Why infrastructure matters: active mobility, public transport, and economic growth in African cities
2022
This study explores the benefits that can accrue if cities prioritise active mobility and public transport. It quantifies the benefits of walking, cycling, and public transport in the Africa region, comparing alternate investment scenarios for the 188 largest African cities. Under a Business-as-Usual (BAU) scenario, cities would continue to focus on road expansions, flyovers, and other investments primarily catering to personal car use. In a Sustainable scenario, cities would develop adequate…
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The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2022
Global Report
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2022
2022
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2022 provides a global overview of progress on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, using the latest available data and estimates. It tracks the global and regional progress towards the 17 Goals with in-depth analyses of selected indicators for each Goal.
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2022 Catalogue of Services
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
2022 Catalogue of Services
2022
UN-Habitat’s Catalogue of Services provides the current range of ways in which the organization can support national and local governments, partners and stakeholders to address their development challenges and advance sustainable and inclusive urban development using its services, expertise and tools.
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A Guide: Leveraging Multi-Level Governance Approaches to Promote Health Equity
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
A Guide: Leveraging Multi-Level Governance Approaches to Promote Health Equity
2021
UN-Habitat works in over 90 countries to promote transformative change in cities and human settlements through knowledge, policy advice, technical assistance, and collaborative action. UN-Habitat has developed this Guide to provide knowledge and resources on the multi-level governance strategies and tools that government at all levels (national, regional and local) can utilize for emergency health preparedness and the achievement of health equity.
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Integrating health into urban and territorial planning: Piloting the asset-based approach
Activities Report
Integrating health into urban and territorial planning: Piloting the asset-based approach
2021
Report on UN-Habitat trainings piloting the asset-based approach from the Sourcebook for Integrating health into urban and territorial planning.
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Entry Points Towards Healthier Urban Environments
Activities Report
Workshop Report: Entry Points Towards Healthier Urban Environments
2021
Report on UN-Habitat pre-conference workshop conducted in line with Caribbean Urban Forum on using the asset-based approach for integrating health in urban and territorial planning.
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Others
WHD_Expression of Interest_2025
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English
Press Release
UN-Habitat joins the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact
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Document
Presentation made by Secretariat
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Multilevel Governance and Cooperation with Local and Regional Governments
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Contributions to upcoming priorities of the United Nations in 2024 and 2025
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Document
Status of the preparations for the twelfth session of the World Urban Forum
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Document
Briefing on the upcoming resumed second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly to be held in May 2025
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Document
Discussions on upcoming elections of the UN-Habitat Governing Bodies and Membership of the Executive Board
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Status of preparation of the next Strategic Plan 2026-2029
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